19TH CENTURY MINIATURE BOOK / MILTON, JOHN (1608-1674 ) .

Paradise Lost. : A Poem In Twelve Books. By John Milton.

London: Published By Jones And Company, No. 3, Warwick Square, 1823 0. A very good 19th century miniature poetry book in the original half leather binding. 3.75" x 2.2" x 0.75". pp.xii/pp.268 . Polished black leather spine and corners over darkened marbled boards. Smooth spine with gilt banding and gilt title: "Milton". Original grey endpapers. Engraved portrait frontis, facing an engraved title-page (both soiled and creased). Followed by a printed title-page. Colophon to verso of printed title-page: "Glasgow: Andrew & John M. Duncan, Printers to the University". Clear English text on lightly toned paper, just a few creased edges and early inked doodles. VG.

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Book number: 50674

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ANON.

The Queen. A Memorial Of The Coronation. MDCCCXXXVIII.

London: Ward & Co, Paternoster Row, 1838 . 0. Scarce 19th century miniature book, in the original leather binding. 64mo. 3.0" x 2.4" x 0.3" (73mm x 60mm x 8mm) . [5pp.]/p.iv/pp.126 . Original black calf over thin covers. Bright gilt decoration to the front board. All page edges gilt (rubbed). Yello endpapers. Soiled engraved title-page, neat dedication to the verso. Followed by: Printed title-page . Clear text throughout on lightly toned paper. G+.

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Book number: 50365

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ASPREY .

French And Latin Quotations. Asprey Reference Library .

London: Asprey & Co, Ltd, 165, 166, 167, New Bond Street, [c. 1892] . 0. A very good full leather binding by Asprey. 5.0" x 3.0" x 0.75". pp.viii]/pp.120. Polished brown morocco with gilt filet border. Smooth spine with gilt decoration and gilt title: "French And Latin Quotations". Edges lightly rubbed and corners bumped. All page edges gilt. Inner gilt filet. Binder's stamp to verso of the base of the front board: "Asprey, 166 New Bond St. W." Pale brown marbled endpapers. No title-pages, date of publication from other books in matching binding. Light foxing and soiling to first leaves and last leaves, otherwise clean throughout. VG.

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Book number: 47846

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Keywords: 49337 Asprey & Co. , Ltd. French and Latin Quotations. Asprey Reference Library . Miniature: : 19th Century

ASPREY .

Pearl Cyclopaedia. Asprey Reference Library .

London: Asprey & Co, Ltd, 165, 166, 167, New Bond Street, [c. 1892] . 0. A very good full leather binding by Asprey. 5.0" x 3.0" x 1.25". [4pp.]/pp.667. Polished brown morocco with gilt filet border. Smooth spine with gilt decoration and gilt title: "Encyclopaedia". Edges lightly rubbed and corners bumped. All page edges gilt. Inner gilt filet. Binder's stamp to verso of the base of the front board: "Asprey, 166 New Bond St. W." Pale brown marbled endpapers. Date of publication from other books in matching bindings. Light foxing and soiling to first leaves and last leaves, otherwise clean throughout. VG.

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Book number: 47843

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Keywords: 49322 Asprey & Co. , Ltd. Pearl Cyclopaedia. Asprey Reference Library . Miniature: : 19th Century

ASPREY .

Pocket Gazetteer - New Census Edition, 1892. Asprey Reference Library .

London: Asprey & Co, Ltd, 165, 166, 167, New Bond Street, 1892 . 0. A very good full leather binding by Asprey. 5.0" x 3.0" x 1.25". pp.xxx./pp.630 + 9 double-page coloured maps. Polished brown morocco with gilt filet border. Smooth spine with gilt decoration and gilt title: "Gazetteer". Edges lightly rubbed and corners bumped. All page edges gilt. Inner gilt filet. Binder's stamp to verso of the base of the front board: "Asprey, 166 New Bond St. W." Pale brown marbled endpapers. Light foxing and soiling to first leaves and last leaves, otherwise clean throughout. VG.

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Book number: 47842

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Keywords: 49321 Asprey & Co. , Ltd. Pocket Gazetteer - New Census Edition, 1892. Asprey Reference Library . Miniature: : 19th Century

MINIATURE BOOK - [ ANONYMOUS - EDITED BY RICHARD CATTERMOLE1795?-1858 ] .

Gems Of Sacred Poetry . Seventh Edtion.

London: Printed For The Religious Tract Society; Sold At The Depository, 56, Paternoster Row; And By The Booksellers. [ca. - 1820?] 0. A scarce miniature book in the original full leather binding. 32mo. 7.3cm x 5.7cm x 1.8cm [3.0" x 2.25" x 0.75"] . 2pp./pp.256 . Dark brown calf. Edges and corners lightly rubbed and bumped. Small ink splashes along the top edge. Smooth spine with gilt title and decoration. All page edges gilt. Inner gilt dentelles. Original yellow endpapers. Engraved frontis facing an engraved title-page, both lightly soiled. Printed title-page undated. Colophon to verso of title-page "Chiswick Press: C. Whittingham, College House." Clean English text throughout. A Collection of 246 poems and indexes. Date suggested by Bodleian Library.

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Book number: 47100

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19TH CENTURY - MINIATURE BOOK .

Small Rain Upon the Tender Herb: Deut. xxxii. 2 . Thirty-Second Edition .

London: Religious Tract Society, 56, Paternoster Row[ printed by Whittingham And Wilkin, Tooks Court], [no date - c. 1840] . 0. Only 36mm x 30mm x 8mm. In the original wallet-style (wrap-round) leather binding. Dark green morocco. All page edges gilt (rubbed). Plain pale yellow endpapers. Title creased but complete. A well preserved little book. ** "Small Rain Upon the Tender Herb, belongs to the best-loved miniature books and was obviously much treasured by our Victorian Ancestors. The first edition appeared in the early 1830's and many subsequent editions were printed at lest up to the 39th edition. The contents consist of short Bible extracts for every day of the year and even include the 29th of February." - Bondy p. 127.

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Book number: 49305

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VICTORIAN MINIATURE BOOK .

Wisdom In Miniature Or The Pleasing Instructor.

[London] : Published by J. Bysh, 52 Paternoster Row & Sold by C. Penny, Wood Street & Bowdery & Kerby, Oxford Street, [no date c. 1818 ] . Scarce 19th century Miniature book. Original half leather binding. pp.iv./pp.284 . 6.7cm x 4.5cm x 1.8cm . Brown calf spine and corners over very rubbed boards. Flat spine with gilt banding. Hinges and corners carefully strengthened. Previous owner's signature to front free-endpaper: "H. Boyce". Engraved frontis and title-page, soiled and foxed. Engraved frontis by 'Roberts sc.' after 'Cruikshank del.' Leading edge very rubbed with small loss. Clear English text throughout. Colophon to base of last leaf: "W. Shackwell, Printer, Johnson's court, Fleet-street, London." A well preserved copy of this scarce publication. Date of publication estimated from printer's details. ** "John Bysh, 1817-1840s (fl. c.), 52 Paternoster Row in 1817" - British Museum .

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Book number: 48250

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MINIATURE DIARY

Letts's Waistcoat-Pocket Diary For 1889.

London: Published for Letts's Diaries Company, Ld. By Cassell & Company Ld, 1889 . 0. A miniature diary in the original leather binding. 7.5cm x 2.2cm x 0.8cm (2.9" x 0.9" x 0.3").Black leather over thin boards with bright gilt titles to the front cover: "Letts's 1889 Diary". Edges rubbed and bumped. All page edges gilt. Printed title to front endpapers: "Letts's Waistcoat-Pocket Diary For 1889" . "Inland Revenue Duties " to rear endpapers. Un-used, clean throughout.

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Book number: 46560

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MINIATURE DICTIONARY WITH MAGNIFYING GLASS .

BRYCE'S THUMB ENGLISH DICTIONARY. Comprising: Besides The Ordinary And Newest Words in the Language, Short Explanations of a Larger Number of Scientific, Philosophical, Literary, and Technical Terms

Glasgow : David Bryce and Son, [no date c. 1896] . 0. A scarce miniature dictionary with a magnifying glass contained in a pocket attached to the front cover. I can find no record of this arrangement being recorded in the past. 2.0" x 1.75" x 0.75" (5.4cm x 4.5cm x 2.0cm). pp.386. Original straight-grained black morocco over thin card covers. Neat repairs to top & tail of spine. Gilt title to front board and spine: "Thumb Dictionary". Black leather front endpaper with pocket containing a small blue leather edged magnifying glass. Frontis of Samuel Johnson. Clean text throughout, just a few creased leaves. Previous owner's name to half title and title-page: "May Firth, 14 Lawn Road, Burley In Wharfedale". VG.

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Book number: 47674

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HORNE, GEORGE - 19TH CENTURY MINIATURE BOOK .

Psalm CXXVI. With A Commentary By George Horne, D.D., Late Bishop of Norwich.

London: William Foster, 6, Amen Corner, [no date - c. 1845] . 0. Scarce miniature book. pp.19 . 47mm x 37mm . (1.85" x 1.5") . Coloured 'criss-cross' pattern to card covers. Edges rubbed. Neat dedication to front endpaper: "Catherine Martin From Mrs. Trollope, May 27th 1849." Adhesive residue to endpapers. Clear text throughout. VG.

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Book number: 50734

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MILLER, A. H. (ALEXANDER HASTIE MILLER 1847-1927).

The Story of Rob Roy. By A. H. Miller, F.S.A. Scot., Author of "The History of Rob Roy," "The Story of Queen Mary," etc., etc.

Glasgow : David Bryce and Son [1895?] . 0. A very good miniature book. 3.42 x 2.25" x 0.5". pp.127 + [4] leaves of plates. Tartan coloured boards. Gilt title to front board. Brown cloth spine. Rear board with a couple of chips to the tartan decoration. All page edges bright gilt. Clean text and illustrations throughout. Colopon to verso of the title-page: "Glasgow: Robert MacLehose, Printer to the University." VG.

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Book number: 47235

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MINIATURE BOOK - BIBLE READINGS .

Children's Bread; Or Daily Texts For The Young. Second Edition.

London: Religious Tract Society; 56, Paternoster Row, and 65, St. Paul's Churchyard, [no date c. 1846 ] . 0. A very good 19th century miniature book. Original full leather wrap-round binding. 64mo. 5cm x 3.4cm x 1.0cm. Black polished calf. Leather flap with rubbed gilt title: "Children's Bread. All page edges gilt. Ink inscription to front-endpaper (dated 1846). Colophon to verso of the title-page and bottom of last leaf: "london: Printed by S. Bentley, Bangor House, Shoe Lane." Clean text throughout, just light soiling comensurate with age. Calendar arrangement with a Bible quotation for each day of the year, including February 29th. Date of publication from COPAC (British Library).

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Book number: 46646

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